New ZealandTe reo Māori is everyday for Far North District CouncilNgā Puawai Ō Ngāpuhi rings out in celebration of Far North District Council voting to keep its Ngā Tai o Tokerau Māori Ward for the next local elections in 2025.Watch16 Sep 03:08 AM
New ZealandLegendary Northland kiwi Sir Ed killedA 20-year-old kiwi, father to numerous offspring, has been found dead on Matakohe Island.13 Sep 05:00 PM
KahuLocal councils to vote on challenge to Māori ward polling ruleFNDC Mayor Moko Tepania will support a challenge to a rule around Māori ward polling.20 Aug 08:52 PM
New Zealand'Metres from sea': Dover Samuels calls island pool fence rule too bureaucraticKaumātua Dover Samuels says the Motukawaiti Island pool is right next to the sea.19 Jul 04:00 AM
New ZealandPrivate island site no excuse for not fencing swimming pool in Far NorthThe owners of Motukawaiti Island had argued young children would never visit the site.17 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandA night to remember: Makeup artists and hairdressers unite for school ballKaty Taylor noticed ball season was a logistical nightmare, so she came up with a solution12 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionBrown v Bishop on housing ‘flood’; Mayor’s wharf dream inches closerAuckland Council versus Government on freeing up land on the outskirts. Who will win?08 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandControversial subdivision signed off - but homeowners won't be allowed cats or dogs119 homes will be built on a sprawling piece of land within a kiwi habitat.03 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionOpinion: Removing Māori wards is a racist, targeted attack on tangata whenuaOPINION: My people are not disengaged from government, they are disenchanted.11 Jun 05:00 PM
KahuMoko Tepania is optimistic and realistic about Thursday's budgetThe Far North District mayor hopes road fixing is on the Budget list.26 May 06:26 PM
New ZealandFar North news in brief: Kerikeri flights starting, LTP submissions, SH15 speedsNews snippets from the Far North.13 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandLower rates rises for Northlanders and extra $40m if GST on rates given backNorthland councils would get extra $40 million annually if GST on rates were returned.06 May 03:00 AM
New ZealandFar North news in brief: Glowing witch show, big award for hotel and learn to sewNews snippets from the Far North.01 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandKnowledge of environment helps tackle climate change, says maramataka expertTe Tai Tōkerau Community Resilience Action Plan is to be adapted throughout the region.18 Apr 11:00 PM
New ZealandFar North community furious at drivers illegally parking across disabled parks'Frustrating for our customers who are actually disabled,' a business owner says.07 Mar 11:00 PM
New ZealandDrop in speed limits on parts of SH1 between Kaitāia and PukenuiThe SH1 route from Kaitāia to Pukenui gets speed limits reduced.05 Mar 10:09 PM
New ZealandFar North folk asked how they want to be represented on councilThe Far North's review is a chance for people to say how they want to be represented.20 Feb 11:00 PM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle one year on: How Northland is picking up the piecesEven though a year has passed, remnants of the storm's destruction remain.11 Feb 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Hands off our Māori wards’: Local Government speaks out against coalition’s movesLocal Government NZ was singing a different tune to the coalition at Waitangi.05 Feb 04:37 AM
New ZealandWoman set to lay complaint after encounter with council staffer over horse pooA Northlander claims a Far North Holdings staffer was aggressive over her horse's poo.15 Jan 11:12 PM
New ZealandCouncil defends taking dog from locked kennel on man's propertySky was a stray a Kawakawa man wanted to adopt, but council took her from a locked kennel.08 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandSearch for missing diver continues, more than 10 days laterThe rāhui near Ahipara is in place after a diver went missing on December 23.03 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandCrime, bad road behaviour among key concerns for North's communities over summerBurnouts, alcoho and roaming dogs are some of the things locals are worried about.01 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCause for alarm: Pets terrorised by roaming dogs in KaiparaThe number of dog attacks and complaints about wandering dogs has increased this year.19 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandKapiro Rd residents thrilled with council decision to reduce speed limitResidents of Kapiro Rd in Kerikeri are thrilled with the speed-limit reduction.11 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandRates due on Monday, but Northlanders are strugglingNorthland council rates are due on Monday, but many are struggling to pay.18 Nov 11:07 PM
New ZealandFar North landowner agrees not to dig wāhi tapu sand dunesThe occupation started when the landowner planned to use a digger to widen an accessway.15 Nov 03:35 AM
New ZealandSummer spike in bad dog behaviour sparks reminder about canine etiquetteNorthland councils see a spike in complaints about bad dog behaviour every summer.12 Nov 10:03 PM
New ZealandHealthcare in Bay of Islands closer to homeIt's been five years since stage one of the redevelopment opened. Now, stage two is done.11 Oct 04:00 PM
KahuFar North District mayor recognised internationallyMoko Tepania presented with an award as one of the world's top young politicians of 2023.04 Oct 06:03 PM
New ZealandFar North news in brief: Treasure Island panto, highway roadworks and stormwater workNews snippets from the Far North.13 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandIwi leader says Kaitāia Airport future assured for at least 35 yearsA site occupation has been averted and an iwi leader says the land dispute is resolved.28 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandAngry Far North ratepayers told to be patient over huge rates rise concernsRecord complaints over Far North's latest rates rises.21 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsInside Julian Batchelor's long-simmering property spat before his divisive co-governance tourRoadshow organiser's 15-year battle with DoC, Māori over access to land.12 Aug 05:00 PM
